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Punjab enforces austerity measures: malls to close at 8pm, restaurants at 10pmPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:29 PM

Pakistan, April 7 -- The Punjab government, under the directive of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has implemented a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing state expenditures across the province.... Read More


Markets, malls to close at 8pm across country, except SindhPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:28 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- The government decided on Monday that markets and shopping malls in the country, barring those in Sindh, would close by 8pm as part of energy conservation measures. The decision ... Read More


Farhan, Philippe lead Sultans to comfortable win over PindizPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:09 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- Sahibzada Farhan and Josh Philippe scored fifties as Multan Sultans beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the Gaddafi Stadiu... Read More


Int'l Junior Tennis Championship serves off in CapitalPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:09 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- The ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship (Leg-1) 2026 got underway at the PTF Tennis Complex here on Tuesday, attracting promising young ta... Read More


Coughlin takes lead over Korda into Aramco Championship final roundPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:09 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- Lauren Coughlin threatened to run away with the Aramco Championship, but with hilly Shadow Creek living up to its reputation as a course in which pars are good scores, she had to ... Read More


Perri's heroics help Leeds beat West Ham to reach FA Cup semisPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:07 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- Leeds United keeper Lucas Perri was their shootout hero as they edged hosts West Ham United 4-2 on penalties on Sunday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 198... Read More


Alcaraz ready to get his socks dirty with return to clayPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:07 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- Carlos Alcaraz said he was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again as the world number one returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to build momentum for his Frenc... Read More


Jodar continues Spain's teenage tradition with ATP title in MoroccoPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:07 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- Rafael Jodar joined the list of title-winning Spanish teenagers with his victory at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco on Sunday and the 19-year-old said having the right mentali... Read More


Weak grid holding back solar boom in Pakistan: reportPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:02 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has highlighted that outdated grid infrastructure is acting as a critical bottleneck to the country's solar energy expansion, urging a... Read More


PIA privatisation: Shareholders approve 75% stake divestmentPublished on: April 7, 2026 2:02 AM

Pakistan, April 7 -- In a major step towards privatisation, the shareholders of PIA Holding Company Limited (PIAHCL) have approved the divestment of a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corp... Read More